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Englishby Family History

Englishby Surname Meaning

From a post-medieval development of Engelby (see Ingleby) with intrusive -s subsequently expanded to -sh-.

Alternatively, a variant pronunciation of Inglesby (see Ingleby).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Englishby family from?

You can see how Englishby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Englishby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Englishby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Englishby family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Englishby's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Englishby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Englishby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Englishby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Englishby. 72% of Englishby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • (invalid)
    29%

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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Englishby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Englishby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 55 immigration records available for the last name Englishby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Englishby. For the veterans among your Englishby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Englishby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Englishby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Englishby in 1972 was 67, and 78 in 1997.

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